Ok, this might sound strange, but we’re hearing a lot about sweater vests lately. Yes, sweater vests. Apparently they’re making a comeback on campus…? If you’re here and you want to join the craze, go to the SED lobby TODAY at 3 PM (wearing your sweater vest, of course). http://sweatervesttuesday.tumblr.com/

Today at 3:30 PM the School of Education (SED) is hosting a mini-conference entitled “Challenges and Opportunities” in the lobby of Two Silber Way. Remarks will be made by SED Dean Hardin Coleman and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Deputy Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Accountability, Partnerships and Assistance Karla Brooks Baehr, EdD.

The Boston University Alumni Association is hosting The Changing Face of Autism in America today at 5:30 PM in the Backcourt Room of the George Sherman Union. The event will include cocktails and an interactive discussion with five panelists including School of Education Professor and Moderator Tom Cottle. The panelists will explore how research, diagnosis and […]

The School of Education Alumni Speaker Series is hosting an evening with the Superintendent of Boston Public Schools, Dr. Carol Johnson, tonight beginning at 6 PM in the School of Education (Rm 130) at 2 Silber Way. The lecture, entitled “The Challenge and Promise of Teaching,” will discuss Johnson’s belief in equity and access to […]

School of Education professor Charles S. White was appointed by Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick to serve as a member of the Massachusetts Special Commission on Civic Engagement and Learning. The purpose of the Commission is to assess the status of civic education from kindergarten through undergraduate college education in Massachusetts. Activities will involve investigating the […]

A proposed resolution for failing Boston Public Schools, from Boston Mayor Tom Menino, is a series of city-run charter schools. Many in Boston are surprised as the Mayor has always opposed lifting the cap on area-charter schools in the past and shown support for alternatives to charter schools. For commentary, please contact School of Education […]

The Institute for Athletic Coach Education (IACE) in the School of Education is hosting a 1-day conference for coaches, directors, and and leaders of youth sport at the Agganis Arena from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Participants will meet coaching researchers, educators, and master coaches who will share insights and lessons from their experience. Featured […]

The School of Education Speaker Series presents First Wave Hip Hop Theater Ensemble featuring Sofia Snow, voted Best Spoken Word Artist in Boston in 2007, today at 4:00 PM in the SED auditorium (2 Silber Way, Boston). EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC